Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Are you confused as to why the Arizona Coyotes are playing in a college arena? We’re here to help.
Over the next few years, home games for the Coyotes will be drastically different to anything the NHL has seen before. Starting in the 2022-23 season, the Coyotes will be playing home games at Mullett Arena, a multipurpose arena at Arizona State University.
The decision is one that’s sparked quite a lot of conversation around the hockey world, as this is just another blow for a troubled Coyotes franchise. That being said, how did the Coyotes get here in the first place and what does this temporary arena deal mean for the future? Let’s dive in.